La Bene Vita

A Hard Decision

Based on my long-term goals, which are outlined below, I don't see how I have time to start a new novel project. In fact, I'm not sure professional writing is in the plan at all. I may continue to do small, easy, freelance projects for the likes of Textbroker and Helium, and I'll always write songs, but I don't see myself managing a portfolio full of submissions, nor do I see any huge, long-term writing projects in my future.

No NaNo for me this year.

I have too many other irons in the fire, and they all circle around my first love: Music.

Long-Term Goals:

1. Leave Abbott
-Save enough for a house down payment
-Save enough for business down payment
-Line up replacement work

2. Sell house and move in with Keith
-Prep house
-List house
-Sell house

3. Sell Keith's house and buy a bigger house
-Save enough for a house down payment
-Stay at Abbott to qualify for financing
-Prep Keith's house
-List Keith's house
-Sell Keith's house

4. Start a music studio business
-Save enough for business down payment
-Write a business plan
-Find a location
-Obtain financing (?)

5. Pick up more regular gigs
-Leave Abbott or switch to day shift
-Record a professional CD
-Scope out potential venues or hire a promotions manager
-Distribute CDs and business cards